Aardvarks & Dragons
Tabletop gaming shop at Deben Wharf, Woodbridge, with bookable terrain tables for wargames and free tables for card and board games. Open late on Thursdays and Fridays.
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Magic: The Gathering in Norwich
Where to find Magic: The Gathering in Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk: Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic.
We list 11 venues where you can buy or play Magic across Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk, in 10 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 5 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Mondays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Ten have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Athena Games, Norwich 3 regular nights: Magic: The Gathering Commander Mondays (Mondays), MTG Wednesday Standard Showdown (Wednesdays)
- Vaultrix Games, Fakenham 2 regular nights: Magic: The Gathering Commander Night (Fridays), Magic: The Gathering Commander Night (Saturdays)
11 venues
Alpha Games
Family-run games shop on the Shepherds Grove estate at Stanton, near Bury St Edmunds, with gaming tables open to the public: one room for card and board games and a larger room for wargames. Runs Warhammer, Blood Bowl and Magic events.
Athena Games
Large independent games shop and event venue in the Norwich Lanes with bookable gaming tables and events most days, covering Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Star Wars Unlimited, Riftbound, Digimon, Vanguard and more alongside Warhammer and board games.
11 regular events
Black Raven Games
Tabletop games shop in Thetford that opened in April 2026, with gaming tables for Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, trading card games and board games. It says it runs game nights, beginner sessions and organised play.
D J Collectables
Collectables, diecast and model shop in Stowmarket that stocks the full Games Workshop range, pre-owned Games Workshop figures and trading cards including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic: The Gathering.
Diss Games
Wargames and board game shop on Vinces Road, Diss, specialising in Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons and trading card games, with in-store events.
Lich Games
Friendly local game store at Ayton House in Wymondham with free table space and table booking, stocking Warhammer, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh and D&D accessories. It runs a weekly D&D night on Tuesdays and friendly Warhammer and Commander tournaments, with free parking and ramp access.
1 regular event
Skyward Fire Games
Large card, board and video game shop on Whapload Road, Lowestoft, with a play space for up to 72 players and events on most weekdays. Casual play is free when space is available, and food and drink are sold on site.
Vaultrix Games
Trading card and hobby shop in Fakenham selling Pokémon, Magic and Warhammer, with play tables and a bookable hobby table. It runs Magic Commander nights on Fridays and Saturdays, D&D on Thursdays and Sundays, plus learn-to-play and painting sessions.
4 regular events
Vorum Games
Local game store in Feathers Yard, Holt, selling Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, Citadel paints and D&D, with tables to hire and weekly events including Pokémon league nights.
Zatu Games
Shop and gaming centre in Bowthorpe, Norwich, run by the large online games retailer Zatu, selling board games, trading cards and Warhammer. It runs ticketed events including weekly competitive Pokémon league nights, prereleases, and Magic and Lorcana competitive events.
1 regular event
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 17:00 Tables from 17:00
Magic: The Gathering Commander Mondays
Athena Games, Norwich. Casual Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £2.50 Beginner friendly
Wednesday
From 19:00 Tables from 17:00
MTG Wednesday Standard Showdown
Athena Games, Norwich. Standard tournament
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8
Friday
18:00 to 23:00 Every Friday
From 19:00 Tables from 17:00
Friday Night Magic - Modern
Athena Games, Norwich. Modern tournament (FNM)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8
Saturday
18:00 to 23:00 Every Saturday
Common questions
Where can I play Magic in Norwich?
The venues with the most regular nights are Athena Games in Norwich (3 nights) and Vaultrix Games in Fakenham (2 nights). We list 11 venues in all across Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Which night of the week is busiest for Magic in Norwich?
Fridays and Mondays have the most regular sessions. Five sessions run every week. The Norwich calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Magic in Norwich?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Athena Games. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play Magic in Norwich?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £2.50 and £8, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.